Clinical Research Coordinator

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

 

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I position to assist with ongoing and future clinical research studies.
The CRC I must be able to multi-task in a dynamic clinical research setting. The ability to work well in a team is a must. This is the ideal position for someone looking to work with a dedicated group of people to make new and enhanced medical device technology available to patients with an array of cardiac conditions. The CRC I will gain invaluable experience in the field of Cardiology in an academic clinical research setting.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position; evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required to facilitate the conduct of the study.
This position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies or a career in the fields of medicine, public health, or clinical research. It involves extensive patient interaction as a member of a clinical research team.

 

Qualifications

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Clinical Research Coordinator I has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manages investigational device trials under the supervision of the PI, including data entry and accuracy, Institutional Review Board maintenance, and extensive patient interaction with study participants.
• Verifies accuracy of study forms 
• Updates study forms per protocol 
• Documents patient visits and procedures 
• Maintains research data, patient files, and study database
• Acts as liaison between Sponsor and PI
• Collects, organizes and manages study and patient data
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies
• Screens patients for enrollment into clinical trials and following research subjects per study protocol.
• Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Acts as study resource for patient and family
• Submits all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation
• Prepares documents and study binders for FDA audits (if needed)
• Orients and trains junior team members on the study protocols as appropriate
• Prepares invoices and directs, verifies, corrects patient care charges as appropriate
• Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
• Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc. 
• Conducts library searches
• Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures 
• Assists with interviewing study subjects 
• Administers and scores questionnaires 
• Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects 
• Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy. 
• Assists with study regulatory submissions 
• Writes consent forms and obtains consent for applicable trials
• Performs administrative support duties as required 
• Requests medical records from external institutions
• Maintains a good understanding of the study protocols and study start-up process

 

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

FISCAL RESPONSIBITY:

May monitor and manage study funds. Responsible for preparing invoices and for directing, verifying, and correcting patient care charges as appropriate.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

• Careful attention to details 
• Good organizational skills 
• Ability to follow directions 
• Good communication skills 
• Computer literacy 
• Working knowledge of clinical research protocols 
• Ability to demonstrate respect and professionalism for subjects’ rights and individual needs 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:

Training in CITI and GCP preferred.

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Previous experience in clinical research is a plus.

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

80 Blossom Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

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